The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable initial rating and a rating in excess of 10 percent for pseudotumor cerebri with optic disc edema, papilledema due to conflicting findings regarding visual field impairment.
The deciding factor: There is a discrepancy between the finding of bilateral visual field defect during the August 2011 VA examination and the examiner's note that there is no decrease in visual acuity or other visual impairment. The Board has therefore remanded for an addendum opinion to reconcile this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- pseudotumor cerebri with optic disc edema, papilledema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20070727
Veterans Law Judge
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for initial compensable disability rating and a higher rating for pseudotumor cerebri with optic disc edema, papilledema are being remanded due to the need for additional VA and private treatment records.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial compensable rating for pseudotumor cerebri with optic disc edema, papilledema has been increased to 10 percent effective April 1, 2019. The Board is remanding the case due to outstanding treatment records that need to be obtained and reviewed.
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